Immediate ceasefire the only way to change ‘deeply tragic’ Gaza situation, says UN spokesman

The war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas reached its one-year mark on Monday (Oct 7). Israel's military operation in Gaza has left more than 40,000 Palestinians dead, while the Middle East teeters on the brink of a wider regional conflict. Jens Laerke, deputy spokesperson at the United Nations’ Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, speaks to CNA’s Asia First about the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Middle East. He also shares a personal story that resonated deeply with him. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia